Full-Day Antenatal Class
Rose Clinic, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Prepare for birth, recovery and feeding, with a Registered Midwife and IBCLC Lola Dexter
Prepare for birth, recovery and feeding in one focused day. Led by Lola Dexter, Registered Midwife and IBCLC, this full-day antenatal class gives you and your partner the confidence and practical skills to move into birth and the early weeks feeling genuinely ready, whatever way your birth unfolds.
This class blends clinical depth with warm, honest, real-world guidance, built on years of hands-on midwifery experience and specialist training in perinatal mental health, taught in a small group setting of usually 4 to 6 couples so you get plenty of space for questions.
You'll leave feeling calm, prepared and genuinely supported, not overwhelmed with information.
Book early to secure your date.
Best suited to 26 to 36 weeks pregnant, though all are welcome.
Serving expectant parents in Bray, Wicklow, South Dublin and North Wexford.
Upcoming Dates
Saturday 26 September — €195 early bird (code EARLYBIRDSEPT, expires 21 August) / €225 standard
Saturday 24 October — €195 early bird (code EARLYBIRDOCT, expires 1 September) / €225 standard
Saturday 29 November — €195 early bird (code EARLYBIRDNOV, expires 1 October) / €225 standard
Price is per couple. Spaces are limited to keep the group small, so booking early secures both your date and the best rate.
Why Choose This Antenatal Class?
❋ Small, supportive group setting
at Rose Clinic, Bray, usually 4 to 6 couples, with plenty of space for questions.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Lola is a Registered Midwife, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and Antenatal Teacher, with a Caesarean Scar Specialist credential and a perinatal mental health and birth trauma micro-credential from Trinity College Dublin. Her training included time on one of Denmark's leading labour wards, alongside postnatal and theatre midwifery experience at the Rotunda Hospital.
❋ A full, immersive day
Everything covered in one focused session, designed to fit around a busy life.
❋ Whole-person preparation
Birth, recovery, mind and feeding all covered, so you're ready for however your birth story unfolds.
What's Covered
How and why labour actually works, the physiology behind each stage, and why understanding this helps you feel calmer and more in control on the day. You'll learn how to support your body through labour, how your partner can support you, and your options at each stage, covering vaginal birth, induction and caesarean so you feel prepared for any path your birth takes.
Understanding Labour and BirthPractical, hands-on preparation for labour day itself, including breathing and relaxation techniques, positions for labour and comfort, what to pack in your labour bag, and building a toolkit of items and techniques that work for you, from TENS machines to massage and music. Whatever way your birth unfolds, you'll leave with tools that help you feel steady and supported.
Preparing for Labour: Your Labour ToolkitPractical ways your partner can support you through labour and birth, after your baby is born and how to work as a team when it matters most.
Your Partner's RoleWhat the early days and weeks at home are really like, adjusting to life with a newborn, sleep and settling, dividing the load between you as new parents, and building your support network before baby arrives.
Preparing for ParenthoodBreast and bottle feeding basics from an IBCLC, so you start the early weeks with realistic expectations and real skills.
Feeding Foundations
What physical recovery actually looks like in the days and weeks after birth, including scar care for those who birth by caesarean, drawing on Lola's specialist Caesarean Scar Specialist training.
Recovery and Scar HealthAn honest, supportive look at the emotional side of becoming parents, including the normal ups and downs, how to look after your own wellbeing, and when and how to reach out for extra support, informed by Lola's perinatal mental health and birth trauma training from Trinity College Dublin.
Perinatal Mental HealthCourse Details
When: Monthly on Saturdays, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Rose Clinic, 2 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Price: €225 per couple (€195 early bird)
Who it's for: Expectant parents in Bray, Wicklow, South Dublin and North Wexford preparing for birth
Tea and coffee provided throughout the day
We will break for lunch, with cafes nearby in Bray if you'd like to head out
Optional WhatsApp group for your class, to stay connected with the other parents you meet on the day
Want More One-to-One Support?
Antenatal Class Add-On — €295
Extend your class with personalised, one-to-one care as you move from pregnancy into early feeding:
Antenatal Consultation(in clinic) — a 75-minute one-to-one session to talk through your individual questions, birth preferences and any feeding concerns ahead of your baby's arrival.
Colostrum Harvesting(in clinic) — hands-on guidance to help you hand express and store colostrum before birth, so you feel prepared from day one.
Postnatal Lactation Consultation(at home) — a home visit once your baby has arrived, giving you relaxed, one-to-one feeding support in your own space during those early days.
Save €65 versus booking each service separately (€360). Can be added when you book your class.
Book Your Antenatal Class in Bray
Spaces are limited to keep the day personal and interactive. Classes run monthly on Saturdays, see live availability and book below.
FAQs
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Do I need to book both myself and my partner?
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The class is priced per couple, so your partner is very welcome to attend at no extra cost. That said, you're also welcome to come along on your own, or with a different support person, whatever suits you best.
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What if I'm past 36 weeks, is it too late to book?
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Not at all. The class is best suited to 26 to 36 weeks, since that gives you time to put what you've learned into practice, but if you're further along, get in touch and I'll help you figure out whether the timing works or what else might suit you better.
Is this class covered by health insurance?
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What should we bring on the day?
Can I add one-to-one support to my class?
Some Irish health insurers offer partial or full cover for antenatal education with a Registered Midwife, though this varies by provider and plan. I'd recommend checking your policy directly before booking. I'm happy to provide a receipt for insurance or tax purposes for every class.
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Is this our first baby, or is it suitable if we've done this before?
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What's the difference between this and the Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop?
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
This class is designed with first-time parents in mind, but plenty of parents come back for a refresher or to prepare differently for a second birth, especially after a caesarean or a difficult first experience. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit, get in touch and we can talk it through.
The full-day antenatal class covers the whole journey, labour, birth, recovery, your partner's role, early parenthood and feeding basics, in one comprehensive day. The Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop is a shorter, feeding-focused session for anyone who wants to go deeper on breastfeeding specifically. Many parents do both.
Just yourselves, comfortable clothing, and any questions you'd like answered. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day, and there are cafes nearby in Bray if you'd like to head out for lunch.
Get in touch as soon as you know your plans have changed and I'll do my best to help, whether that's moving you to another date or discussing your options.
Yes. Alongside the class, you can add on a 75-minute antenatal consultation and colostrum harvesting session in clinic, plus a postnatal lactation consultation at home once your baby arrives. Together these come to €295, a saving of €65 versus booking each separately. You can add this on when you book your class, or get in touch if you'd like to add it afterwards.